Two wins and one loss! Rogue invitationals day 1

[@peytonscoggin3746]

Watching Tom do the stones first was crazy, but then watching Thor go out and make them look like child's toys blew my mind! One of the most insane things I’ve seen and I’m so happy that Thor is back!!!

[@AtlasSiłacz]

"Watching Tom do the stones first was crazy" Yes, it was really crazy. I thought to myself, why doesn't he move his ass? What a slowpoke. Hooper then showed him how to move.

[@user-my2se7sn3s]

​@@AtlasSiłaczdefinitely too much thinking going on but his performances are looking more positive and he seems in a better head space. Thor just gets his pressing up he'd smash everyone it's been a disappointing year Hooper dominating everything which is brilliant performances by him everyone else need to hugely improve.

[@erebus79]

@@user-my2se7sn3s Without the pec tear Thor would've dominated this year.

[@user-my2se7sn3s]

@@erebus79 can't argue that and it's crazy how long he's been out and to perform like he is in his first year I mean that deadlift a great gutsy lift by Hooper shaky going red but he gave it his all a great lift and then Thor lol adding another 45 pounds and made it look easy that was a hell of a statement to Mithch especially when Hooper has called Thor out for the max deadlift and Thor did that lift like boom this is my event bitch wow

[@markuschampos5750]

​@@user-my2se7sn3sWell said!

[@larsdoesfitness8988]

"Economy is crazy" Legend for prioritizing taking care of your family and negotiating live on TV for the world record. An inspiration for all of us.

[@sagebauer1077]

That was hilarious live

[@eladrio2311]

I love the emotion in Loz's voice when you did the final stone without even lapping it! The man loves the sport, knows it in and out and recognizes awesome performances

[@paul_oliver_duggan29]

Yes, that was splendid!

[@Baloo2650]

You’re the actual king of the stones Thor, loved to see that run, one motion for all of them! 👍

[@matusjurcik6974]

Cuz his height

[@TyVince-p6r]

​@@matusjurcik6974Tom is the same height, stupid.

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

@@matusjurcik6974 Tom and Brian are only 1 inch shorter than him

[@Adam-bw6dj]

​@@matusjurcik6974There's always a bloody excuse. You wouldn't say that about pressing when Thor is 6'9.

[@hgbbccchcccvvb8226]

do the same event at wsm and tom would smoke everyone still. he was really slow and seemed to have not really much experience with the inverstones.

[@bruce_parker_87]

You battled today! The fact you did all five stones in one motion and didn’t lap any of the stones had me fired up 🔥 🔥

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

It was wild.. other guys couldn't even get the stones to their lap and he just tossed it up like a pebble. True king of the stones, not Tom

[@hgbbccchcccvvb8226]

@@Ryan-wx1bi do the event with atlas stones and tom still smokes everyone. stop disrespecting him.

[@Nufatec]

Ahhh that had you fired up? How cute😂😂😂😂😂

[@hgbbccchcccvvb8226]

@@Nufatec ?

[@Nufatec]

@@hgbbccchcccvvb8226 was i talking to you???? NO I WASNT

[@Nirsterkur]

So proud of you Hafthor, Huge congratulations on your 17th 1,000 lb Deadlift and the new Inver stones world record!

[@ShayanGivehchian]

That sounds so ridiculous to read out loud

[@damiensmith9240]

Wasn't a world record. Trey did them in under 24s in 2022.

[@damiensmith9240]

So.did Martins in 2021, with 23.53s which is the world record.

[@vaporcman1965]

@@damiensmith9240 there's a difference between hitching post and a barrel so not exactly same record...

[@paul_oliver_duggan29]

@@damiensmith9240 They are two different records, which cannot be compared due to the setup and inclusion of the buzzer.

[@william_f_beedle18]

Thor to me you are the greatest strength athlete of all time! Thank you for sharing your legendary strength with us, breaking records after records.

[@Nicknoone1936]

No he isn't? And he is losing in this comp

[@dantethunderstone2118]

He’s the strongest, the greatest is zydrynas

[@ShayanGivehchian]

​@Nicknoone1936 did you miss the "to me" bit or just ignorant ? People can have their own opinion

[@Nicknoone1936]

@@ShayanGivehchian it's objectively wrong though bro

[@Nicknoone1936]

@@dantethunderstone2118 naw

[@Becausefamilycar]

Gutted that the log went wrong. Love honesty, Mitch now knows he has to push. Which Mitch will love, he wants the challenge

[@Sindrijo]

I guess you could say the log was in the toilet. (I'll see myself out.)

[@kevinmee3501]

Congratulations to the boss Viking, nice to see him enjoying time with his family between events, a true legend.

[@Adam-bw6dj]

Absolutely incredible Thor. The deadlift and stone performances were a joy to watch. You absolutely mogged both, hope to say the domination of certain events continue into day two. Log didn't go to plan but just enjoy it mate, you'll get there in time.

[@1vootman]

Awesome work Thor, im rooting for you dude! Kick some ass...especially Hoopers😂

[@tonybell404]

Destroyed the stones today, i remember you were walking back past us after the run and i shouted "THE KING OF THE STONES" loved watching today dude

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

Two of the best ever performances with the deadlift and stones Hafþór! It was a feast to the eyes!

[@zacbrugger4055]

You are the king of the stones, and obviously deadlift you’re the best in world

[@AtlasSiłacz]

No question about it. Even Hooper is now faster than Tom with the stones.

[@markuschampos5750]

​@@AtlasSiłaczTrue! I didn't thought about that but you are right. Hooper won over Tom last comp also in the stones. Tom has been troubled with his back, Big Loz said so (I don't follow the Stoltmans anymore, not after Lukes famous recorded interview were he told Giants Live did favor them in competitions, look it up if you have missed it) This is why Tom never can win outside Giants Live comps.

[@scotpak100]

Well done Thor. Your brilliance and strength is matched by your humility and kindness. Wishing you all the best for day 2.

[@benflyt9827]

That roll back was masterful. Lots of momentum to get off the floor. He is top form

[@truthteller..]

I love how Thor never makes excuses. He knows his strengths and weaknesses but just gives his all and no matter what, no excuses. Gotta love it 🦍💪🏻

[@paul_oliver_duggan29]

Take care of your ankle big boss, you are precious to all of us! Very well done today!

[@Thomas9287]

You are a true hero Thor, that stone run was insane!

[@emperomassinencambio...9941]

Thor's issue with pressing isn't physical anymore, it is mental. You can tell by how smoothly he lifted that log.

[@T-rex-o2s]

You did an amazing job, Hafthor. I'm excited to see what you can do tomorrow. Best of luck. 💪

[@bitburg7019]

It's so great seeing you compete again! Totally dominating DL and making the stones look incredibly easy after so many athletes failed. Thank you for keeping us updated and good luck for the rest of the comp!

[@leonardsmith9870]

Those stones were absolutely insane! Great job, Thor!

[@martinshoosterman]

Watching you do those stones was something else. You came up there and showed everyone else how it’s done

[@user-sx6ck2zq1y]

greatest comeback in making,goat strongman for me ,

[@ShinjitsuKK]

Thor wins hands down in the best looking wife contest 👍👍

[@dantheman4137]

You are the best Thor, love watching you perform and give it your best.

[@jackreacher2095]

Being Thors son up in his arms must feel like the safest place in the world for the little guy 🥹

[@TheKims82]

Not if you are afraid of heights 😂

[@markuschampos5750]

​@@TheKims82😂😂😂 True!

[@michaelgaryhall]

King of the Deadlift 💪 and King of the Stones 💪

[@johnnymartinez733]

On everything 💯

[@SuperStrongArms-d7n]

@@johnnymartinez733king of the Kettle Toss world records!

[@johnnymartinez733]

@@SuperStrongArms-d7n I seen that also yes he's a monster

[@SuperStrongArms-d7n]

@ you mean beast, but i get what you mean.

[@johnnymartinez733]

@@SuperStrongArms-d7n nah because Lesnar and hall they call (beast)... And a (monster) will eat and crush a beast 💯💯💯💯 Thor is a monster 😉

[@jonaslind7085]

Congrats on TWO really strong results. And massive respect for the honesty. I definetely didn’t hear any excuses - I hope you will be able to prove how much better your pressing is.

[@testerblazer3469]

Your the only person that can challenge Mitch! Go get him!

[@ravensdark99]

I might sound a bit martial but I mean it: You fought with honor and having amazing people battle it out giving all they can is exactely what makes this sport great. To see likely the 3 best stone lifters in the world going head to head is nothing short of amazing...really great job Thor..Mitch needs you in your prime because great sportsmen always need the competition to achieve greatness..and man, what a competition you are..awesome job mate

[@muhammadulizshahlaeidullah]

I would rate this stone run right up there with Hafthor's 2017 Europes stone run!

[@daltonmason62]

The pressing will come back with time. It's just great seeing Thor back!

[@daviddavies9996]

Your strength is insane the way you one motioned them stones blew my mind 💪💪 and as for the pressing your strength is getting stronger and don't forget it's your first year back and the achievements you have done is incredible look out 2025 💪💪

[@bigstier7115]

Even if you don t win, we know you will be back. And you will win more event than any competitor. You are the strongest !

[@John.J_Stud64]

I have said this before and I will say it again. No other human on this planet can make 1000 look so effortless over and over again, you are the strongest human in history. Rest well and give them hell tomorrow!

[@tortureyou]

yeah he makes 2.5x his bodyweight look easy.

[@TheGodlikeStyle]

You are on fire mate! Breaking record after record. You were already a beast at the strongest man on earth, but you are looking even stronger now. Glad you are back!

[@antoniocenteno1483]

KING OF DEADLIFT KING OF THE STONES KING OF THE THROW

[@zxxXMETALLICAXxxz]

+ Squats imo

[@antoniocenteno1483]

​@@zxxXMETALLICAXxxzSaddly we have to wait for good Squat comps to see him actually dominate that. Long live Metallica btw

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

KING OF VEHICLE PULLS, ARM OVER ARMS, LOADING RACES TOO

[@mohamedelmi5462]

King of everything except for presses, but that will come as well

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

You are the best Hafthor! Let's go...

[@uhneon8507]

One of the best athletes thats in this sport and nobody can change my mind

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

KING OF THE DEADLIFT. KING OF THE STONES. Nuff said!

[@polarbear4612]

That stone lifting display was just nuts. One motion of the last stone on a set he’d never seen before. 🤯

[@recycledbeansalad]

That stone run gave me flashbacks to the final event at Rogue a few years back when Martins won. Extreme domination. Keep pushing, Thor!

[@Lateral_Reis]

Short beard makes you look a lot younger and also makes me remember your early days.

[@Dr.DiogoFontanaPeixoto]

It's always a privilege to see you compete, congratulations on your performance!! I've been following your career for a few years now and I was very happy to see you in a video with Renato Cariani!! I'm coming to Brazil!!

[@user-pw7xy2sm8i]

I love Thor's no excuses rule. World class athlete.

[@biologiskt]

I could tell the injury was struggling for you during the farmers walk yesterday and yoke on todays events. Hopefully it’s gonna recover fully and not be a problem for you anymore. Wish you all the best Hafthor!

[@coldblooded3601]

Looking strong brother

[@SAylottdesign]

What a hero! Super mature outlook now. Enjoyable to watch.

[@was786loaded]

Latest breaking news: Thor is not a normal human, he is what we call in science a superhuman ❤❤❤

[@burritoslayer1368]

My jaw dropped when you one motioned even that last stone. Bloody insane performance

[@palmarolavlklingholm9684]

I do not get why you all are so shocked. Those stones were about the size of the smallest Atlas Stones. He is used to lifting much larger stones. This was easy for him.

[@burritoslayer1368]

@@palmarolavlklingholm9684 Maybe because he stepped away from strongman, lost over 100 pounds to pursue a completely different sport, tore his pec while training for yet another sport, and returned to strongman straight after his rehab just last year?

[@MrGavriel1982]

Great Job Hafthor,, you will always be #1 to me !

[@R3dCol0r]

It's good that Loz keeps emphasizing that Thor is the current deadlift record holder. And that it's not Eddie Hall, like most petty fans keep claiming.

[@TrenSteggell]

Agreed

[@HashBrownDoyler]

Nigga did it with no other competitors, it’s obviously not a real world record

[@markuschampos5750]

So true! Cry babie Eddie fanboys (and fangirls)

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Bro when he dropped that. Lmao. I just chuckled to the fact it took so long for promoters to finally speak openly about who currently helps the Deadlift record. No hate on Loz

[@R3dCol0r]

@@antoniocenteno1483 This is not the first time Loz has said it. He mentioned it on his channel more often.

[@Holdfast-]

It ain't over until it's over! Just gotta stay on Hooper's heels

[@gorried3797]

I love how he makes the deadlift and stone lift look like a warm up

[@user2kffs]

The ruler of Game of Stones

[@cenky3]

The positive thing to take is you only need to improve at pressing .Well done for giving us someone to cheer for again

[@brianbf9750]

So excited to watch you compete again, an amazing job at the Shaw Classic and day one was awesome today . Good luck tomorrow and hope your foot feels better. Cheering you on for a big 2nd day.

[@thec4ke]

Casually lifting the 275 stone like a package at the doorstep. 😄

[@WALACEdemuner]

You the best Thor keep going you are making history

[@TheArmoryliftforlife]

Just that overhead pressing everything else is spot on. Crush it tomorrow Thor!! Should have gone for the world record in the DL. Lots of time to recover between events.

[@AustinNotARealCoach]

That deadlift was insanity, was hoping you might go for the record but of course gotta conserve the energy. CRAZY stone work. The press will get there with time no doubt about it, keep going!

[@alexanderreich749]

so good to have you as competition for Hooper, amazing display of strength today!

[@samkolasinac9178]

Go Haftnor you legend

[@erebus79]

The Rogue Invitational format is so weird. It is so long winded. They should have the men and women compete in separate competitions. It would allow more competitors and a faster schedule.

[@JBS7551]

They are forcing the men's viewers to watch the women's, while they get equal pay, even though the audience is 90% there to watch the guys

[@markuschampos5750]

Agree. I watched it right after and fastforward most of it. Even though I watched both strongman and Crossfit I could fastforward 70% of it.

[@J.c410]

This format gives athletes more time to rest wich is a good thing. Better perf than 1 day comps

[@giovannicupello1977]

King Hafthor! You did great today!

[@SamwiseKimchee]

Crazy to not lap a 420lb stone is freaking insane!!!! LFG

[@powerpumpman]

Watching you move those stones in one smooth effortless motion left me speechless

[@Tom-V]

Awesome!

[@shake4259]

Jersey looks good Hafthor 💪 🔥

[@spencerbeane3817]

While you didn’t get the result you wanted on the carry and press I actually think you showed great improvement in your pressing! You were so close to getting that second rep which would’ve put you right up there with a lot of the other guys. If you hadn’t been rushed and out of breath and able to put your wrist wraps on in time I have no doubt that 2nd rep would’ve been locked out. 2025 I think you’ll get back to a comfortable level of pressing that won’t cost you big points and then you’ll be unstoppable💪🏼

[@BuffSanta55]

I'm just amazed at how fast you've gotten so much strength back! I still see more growth just be careful!

[@9ambler99]

You killed it at the stones Hafthor. Super good job!

[@Couldhavebeensomeone]

Great showing Hafthor, you can worry less about us and the cameras, the community is here for all of it.

[@WorldwideDarts]

Man! This guy is so motivational! That was awesome to watch and i can't wait to do deadlifts tomorrow!

[@danzoeee]

Sheesh, those stones are absurd!

[@mozzer920]

WHAT A CHAMPION🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥- watching Hafthor walking around, it seems his knee or ankle/ foot is bothering him today. Crush another day again.

[@douglasnisbet1189]

Thor's stone run was phenomenal!

[@markuschampos5750]

Most impressive stonerun of all time!

[@Standing_bench_press]

No 🧢 if it wasn’t for pressing events you would be dominating every show. I mean you already are. But I’m talking about first place by a landslide if it wasn’t for the pec injury… however it’s not over yet. Hopefully you win and stay injury free ❤️

[@ralfsta]

Great to see you back competing with the best Hafthor truly one of a kind athlete incredible

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

It was a great day 1 to watch! Can't wait for tomorrow!

[@NuclearLifts]

Beautiful Thor!! I am also a tall deadlifter and you inspire me so much!!! One day I would like to have a training session with you!!!

[@Ubigmad6969]

Best deadlifter to ever live

[@LukaszKopeiro]

Happy to see You on a big stage, your place is here 💪 good luck today 🤞

[@Nick-gg6tg]

Get after it today! 💪🏽 Great work/ progress

[@TheVanillatech]

Tom was never king of the stones. He was sitting regent until the Return Of The King. Toms the Sheriff of Nottingham. Thor is Richard the Lionheart. Dunno who Robin Hood is. Probably Singleton...

[@divicospower9112]

Kieliskowski has something to say about stones too.

[@markuschampos5750]

​​@@divicospower9112Not anymore, he will never come back to his prime, his body is to broken.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

​@@divicospower9112Mateusz has 2 Stone records compared to Thor's 24. Mateusz is and will always be undefeated at the tombstonet Hafthor moggs him in anything else

[@T-rex-o2s]

The one motion on every stone 👀💪🪨

[@TowhomdoIoweexcess]

If halfthor’s kid is half as strong there’s no question there’s greatness in him

[@daleeck4202]

King of Deadlift. King of Stones.

[@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341]

Hafthor's coach is a big dude, the fact that he looks so small next to Hafthor is just bonkers. Icelandics are bears.

[@markuschampos5750]

Yes, his coach are a 220 lbs (100 kg) powerlifter, pretty big in an ordinary world.

[@Jagknorr]

Good luck day 2!!! Get 2 more event wins and youll be feeling preeeeetty good about yourself i think. 😊 Keep working, dude. You are THE MOUNTAIN! Youll get your pressing back.

[@DutchDread]

The overhead was unfortunate, but we knew going in that was gonna be a tough one, but man, that stone run was insane. Have to note though how impressive it was that Mitch came second despite having to lap three stones vs Toms 1 stone (even if Tom had hit the buzzer), really show one of his greatest strengths, namely his lack of downtime, he is great at simply hurrying up, at making sure he spends as little time as possible in between the movements. The pressing still needs some work obviously but it's getting there, I think if you'd had more leg drive you'd have been at least mid pack for the relay as well, you can just tell that you're having to press so much harder than some of the lighter guys who simply jump beneath the log. But with those legs of yours I totally believe you can do something similar! Go Thor!

[@tonybell404]

Going last for hooper definitely gives him an advantage, knowing how much he needs to do, Tom moved slowly between stones and if he'd done after thor he might ve sped up....ultimately doesn't matter only what happens on the day matters

[@martinshoosterman]

Yeah, hoopers run looks a lot less impressive, And to be fair, it is, 1 motioning every single stone is simply insane. But hooper was extremely impressive in a different way. His 2 motions were barely slower than the 1 motion, and his time in between stones was non existent. He played it safe picking up the stones, but gave everything to transition as quickly as possible. It is a blessing to get to watch both performances

[@markuschampos5750]

I wonder why Tom is taking it so slowly? Doesn't he understand he is competing? Sometimes I wonder what is going on in his head, if anything.

[@fredantas]

925lbs ~ 420kg 380lbs ~ 172kg 275lbs ~ 125kg 300lbs ~ 136kg 365lbs ~ 165kg 400lbs ~ 181kg 420lbs ~ 190kg

[@drewsaddler8414]

Let’s Go! Now all you have to do is put out some more fire merch for me to buy

[@Technique-kj2bp]

I can't for the life of me figure out why the organisers ever thought it would be a good idea to make the athletes have to press a button IF they finished all the stones

[@valeyyrm]

Taka þetta svo minn besti Haffi💪💪 áfram Iceland💯

[@douglasnisbet1189]

If Thor's pressing was at 2018 level then he wouldn't be unbeatable because he consistently wins every other event.

[@markuschampos5750]

"wouldn't"?

[@awallner1]

That made me laugh that there was a buzzer at the end. It's like the stone event is a game show.

[@markuschampos5750]

Yes, very childish!

[@mrvapor4791]

Nice comeback from the peck tear man..